Dawit I of Axum

Dawit I of Axum (1010-1053) was the king of Axum from 1046 to 1053, succeeding Eremias I of Axum and preceding Dawit II of Axum.

Biography
Of the royal House of Gideon of Axum, Dawit was raised in the Jewish faith by his father, King Eremias I of Axum. Dawit reigned over Axum from 1046 to 1053, a mere seven years. He died in 1053 at the age of 43, and he was succeeded by his son Dawit II of Axum.